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- Lakeview, Wrigleyville, Northalsted
- Lincoln Park, Old Town
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Sen. Dick Durbin Backs Paul Vallas In Mayoral Runoff As Race Enters Final Week
The powerful Democratic senator's endorsement comes as Vallas has faced attacks over whether he is actually a Republican and holds conservative views.
As Antisemitic Attacks Hit Record High, Chicago Jewish Groups Fight Back By Empowering Communities
Chicago saw 47 reported incidents of anti-Jewish hate last year, compared to 37 in 2021, according to the Anti-Defamation League.
Air Taxi To O’Hare Will Allow Chicago Travelers To Skip Traffic On The Kennedy
The city's first air taxi plans to launch in 2025. Company officials say the cost will be competitive with a rideshare between Downtown and the airport.
Police Search For Driver Who Killed Man In Fulton Market Hit-And-Run
A Mercedes-Benz driver hit and killed a 26-year-old man early Saturday, police said.
Who Wanted To Move Taste Of Chicago From Grant Park? Park District Hides Details In Public Records
Block Club sought to find out who made key decisions about Taste, but nearly all of the 121 pages of emails were fully redacted.
23 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Wine Fest, Shamrock Shuffle, A Pozole Cookoff And More
You can also shop at a farmers market, watch a Double Dutch competition and check out a Woman's History Month art show.
Greektown Starbucks Joins Nationwide Strike For Better Pay And Hours As Union Vote Nears
Workers at two Edgewater shops and a shop in West Ridge also took to picket lines Wednesday. Seven Starbucks locations have unionized in Chicago.
Green City Market Is Back This Spring In Lincoln Park And West Loop
The Green City Market locations will have new and returning vendors selling greens, root veggies, chicken, pork and other fresh food.
Upscale Cocktail Lounge The Pearl Club Will Replace Emmit’s Irish Pub In River West
The Pearl Club is set to open in the next few weeks. The space is intended to convey "old-world elegance" reminiscent of London's cocktail scene with a modern twist to fit Chicago, officials said.
Lollapalooza 2023 Lineup Announced: Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers & More
ODESZA, Lana Del Rey, Karol G, The 1975 and Tomorrow X Together are also set to headline.
Questions Shadow These Items From Renowned Art Institute Of Chicago Collection
Chicago art mavens James and Marilynn Alsdorf amassed their collection during an era where standards were looser than they are today. Now, the origins of more than a dozen objects they acquired face scrutiny.
Lucia Lucas, History-Making Transgender Opera Singer, Returns To Chicago For Lyric Opera Debut
Lucas, a 2009 Roosevelt University alumna, is starring in "Four Portraits," one of three stories that highlights societal challenges.
Nepal Wants A Sacred Necklace Returned. But The Art Institute Of Chicago Still Keeps It On Display
Questions about the origins and ownership of some Asian artifacts in a key collection at the Art Institute have cast doubt on the museum’s commitment to keeping its galleries free of stolen antiquities.
Chicagohenge 2023 Is Dazzling Chicagoans. Here’s How You Can See It This Week
PHOTOS: There's still time to enjoy the Chicagohenge phenomena this week.
‘Golden Girls’ Fan Convention Returns To Chicago After Going Viral In 2022
Featured events include a disco dance party and a live performance by The Golden Gals featuring Ginger Minj, of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” fame.
Pitchfork Music Festival Returns To Union Park In July With Headliners The Smile, Big Thief And Bon Iver
Tickets are on sale now, starting at $219 for a three-day ticket and $109 for a one-day ticket.
No Bail For Man Accused Of Hitting Cop With Car On DuSable Lake Shore Drive
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is also investigating the incident since the officer discharged a weapon.
Whitney Young High School Wins 20th Straight State Academic Decathlon Title, Headed To National Competition
Competing in 10 academic subjects, the decathlon is a rigorous and fun competition students said has given them much-needed social bonding in high school during the pandemic.
17 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Stout Fest, Pop-Up Markets, Lucky Charms Brunch And More
A Holi celebration, St. Patrick's Day brunch party and nautical flea market are also on tap.
Shedd Aquarium Could Lose Millions Because Of NASCAR Race, Officials Worry As They Ask For Answers
Officials don't know how road closures will impact access to the Shedd during what's usually one of its busiest weekends. Leaders say they are still waiting for key information from NASCAR so they can plan.